Australian players have one more substantial burst of new games to explore before the end of August. Thursday, August 13, brings a varied line-up spanning American football, action platforming and large-scale military combat.
It is also a useful chance to try something different before an even busier day arrives later in the month, when Star Wars Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition are all scheduled to launch together.
New games releasing on August 13
These are the main releases competing for players’ attention on August 13, with another pair of PC games following on August 15.
Madden NFL 27
EA’s long-running football series returns with Madden NFL 27, the 37th entry in the franchise. While its annual structure will be familiar to anyone who has played Madden NFL 26, Madden NFL 25 or Madden NFL 24, this instalment introduces several notable changes.
The biggest revision targets Franchise Mode. Its new Persona Engine gives individual athletes personal motivations that influence contract negotiations, reactions to the player’s decisions and movement through free agency. EA is also adding changing weather and more convincing interactions between wide receivers and defensive backs.
Madden NFL 27 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X. Players looking to recreate a long-awaited playoff victory can do so when the game arrives.
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Duskfade
Duskfade is designed as a tribute to classic 3D action platformers, drawing inspiration from games such as Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario and Sonic. Its protagonist, Zirin, travels across Tearfeld in search of his sister.
Exploration, platforming and combat are combined with acrobatic movement, grappling hooks and boss encounters that demand both precise traversal and sustained fighting. Tearfeld’s colourful environments use a distinctive clockpunk style, giving the adventure a bright and otherworldly visual identity.
The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X. Its movement-focused design may appeal to players who enjoy compact arcade experiences; RETROCADE’s bartop arcade range is another way to bring that style of play into a games room.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam shifts the realistic first-person shooter series from its Second World War setting to the Vietnam War. The sequel retains the original’s 50-versus-50 battles, with teams fighting to capture and hold five sectors across each map.
Authenticity remains central to the design. Players will encounter real-world locations and weapons, while coordination and tactical decision-making matter more than firing without direction. Teams can fight for the US Armed Forces or the North Vietnamese Army, with different roles, leadership responsibilities and equipment available across the battlefield.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches on PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X. Players interested in physical controls for other shooter styles can also explore RETROCADE’s arcade light guns.
Two more PC releases on August 15
The week’s schedule does not end on Thursday. Retro-inspired Soulslike Memoirium and the sports comedy game Pro Jank Footy are both due to launch on Windows PC on August 15.
That gives players a broad selection across shooters, platformers, Soulslikes and sports games, whether they want a competitive multiplayer challenge or a more focused single-player adventure.
A varied week for game rooms
From the strategic scale of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam to the colourful platforming of Duskfade and the seasonal sports action of Madden NFL 27, August 13 offers a particularly mixed release day. Anyone planning a dedicated setup can compare options in RETROCADE’s Arcade Machine Buying Guide before making room for the next game-night favourite.
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